COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Airbus Industrie A319, A320 and A321 Series Aeroplanes
AD/A320/47
Amdt 2
Fuselage - Pressure Floor Between Frames 42 and 43
6/96
Applicability: Serial Numbers 002 to 008, 010 to 014, 016 to 078, 080 to 104, and 106 and 107, without Airbus Industrie SB A320-53-1023 Rev.7 incorporated.
Requirement: Action in accordance with Airbus Industrie SB A320-53-1024 Rev. 2.
Note 1. DGAC AD 92-205-033(B)R2 refers.
Note 2. For aircraft with Airbus Industrie SB A320-53-1025 Rev. 6 or earlier Revisions incorporated, refer to AD/A320/67.
Compliance: Prior to attaining 12 000 flights; thereafter at the intervals specified in the Requirement Document until modified, and this amendment is effective from 23 May 1996.
Background: During the full scale fatigue test, cracking was experienced in the outer floor beams, box beams, and other associated structure.
Amendment 1 provides relief for operators that have already incorporated SB A320-53-1023 at issues before Revision 3.
Amendment 2 amends the applicability and provides terminating action through Airbus Industrie SB A320-53-1023 Rev. 7.
The original issue of this AD became effective on 27 April 1995. Amendment 1 of this AD became effective on 20 July 1995.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Commonwealth of Australia, were introduced to ensure the safety and regulation of civil aviation within Australia. The Act, administered by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), aims to establish a national civil aviation safety regulatory system, promoting high standards of safety in all aspects of civil aviation operations. Specifically, Part 39 - 105 of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, which includes Airworthiness Directives (AD), addresses the ongoing maintenance and safety compliance requirements for aircraft within Australia. These directives are essential in maintaining airworthiness standards and ensuring that aircraft operate safely, particularly in light of identified safety issues such as structural integrity concerns. The policy objective is to mitigate risks to public safety by enforcing rigorous safety standards and compliance measures.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended, specifically address the airworthiness of Airbus Industrie A319, A320, and A321 series aeroplanes through Part 39 - 105. The regulation in focus, AD/A320/47 Amendment 2, pertains to the fuselage pressure floor between frames 42 and 436/96. This airworthiness directive applies to a specific range of serial numbers for the aforementioned aircraft models, excluding those that have already incorporated Airbus Industrie SB A320-53-1023 Revision 7. The directive requires compliance with Airbus Industrie SB A320-53-1024 Revision 2, with actions mandated before the aircraft attains 12,000 flights and subsequently at specified intervals until modifications are made. This directive, which became effective on 23 May 1996, was prompted by cracking issues identified during fatigue tests involving the outer floor beams, box beams, and related structures. It supersedes earlier directives, including DGAC AD 92-205-033(B)R2, and offers relief for operators who have already incorporated specific service bulletins. The applicability and requirements of this directive can be further extended or modified through subordinate instruments as necessary.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, particularly AD/A320/47 Amendment 2, focus on ensuring the airworthiness of Airbus Industrie A319, A320, and A321 series aeroplanes. Specifically, Section 105 addresses the Airworthiness Directives (ADs) related to these aircraft types. This particular AD (AD/A320/47) pertains to the fuselage pressure floor between frames 42 and 436/96 for specific serial numbers of these aircraft models, ensuring they meet certain safety standards. This directive requires compliance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-53-1024 Revision 2, which specifies the actions necessary to maintain or improve the aircraft's airworthiness.
Operators of the affected Airbus Industrie A319, A320, and A321 series aeroplanes must adhere to the requirements set out in AD/A320/47 Amendment 2. The directive applies to aircraft with specific serial numbers and mandates that compliance actions be taken before the aircraft reaches 12,000 flights and subsequently at intervals specified in the requirement document until modifications are made. This involves following the instructions provided in Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-53-1024 Revision 2. The directive also references other related documents, such as DGAC AD 92-205-033(B)R2, and specifies that operators of aircraft that have already incorporated Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-53-1023 Revision 7 should refer to AD/A320/67.
Failure to comply with the provisions of AD/A320/47 Amendment 2 can result in serious consequences. The legislation does not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for non-compliance within the provided text. However, non-compliance with airworthiness directives generally can lead to enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), which may include fines, suspension of airworthiness certificates, and other regulatory sanctions. The severity of these consequences can vary based on the extent and nature of the non-compliance, but the overarching aim is to ensure the continued safety and airworthiness of the aircraft involved.